In pictures: French President Francois Hollande and Valerie Trierweiler

The French president's complex personal life - and what it means to be the first lady in modern society - may get a full airing as Francois Hollande answers questions for the first time since a tabloid reported he was having an affair with an actress, Julie Gayet. We take a look at Hollande and Trierweiler's relationship in pictures. Above, Francois Hollande kisses Valerie Trierweiler during a victory rally at Place de la Bastille in Paris on May 7, 2012.Picture: Philippe Wojazer/Reuters